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KU student section finalist for national award
The driving force behind KU’s massive home court advantage is the KU student section.
Final Research Triangle building opens in KC area
The last of three northeastern Kansas facilities that make up the so-called Education and Research Triangle opened its doors Friday.
Harveyville asks volunteers to take weekend off
Volunteers have been swarming the small town of Harveyville since an EF2 tornado struck the northeastern Kansas community Tuesday night.
Lawyer of KU basketball player claims entrapment
On November 4, 2011, KU Freshman basketball player Ben McElmore was cited on an allegation of underage drinking during a sting operation at Abe & Jake’s Landing in downtown Lawrence.
Employee groups uncertain about Kan. pension plan
Public employee groups in Kansas have misgivings about a new legislative proposal for overhauling the state pension system.
DHS assessment reduces risk factor for Kansas lab
A new assessment on the proposed National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility in Kansas concludes that changes in the lab's design have sharply reduced the risk for accidental release of deadly diseases.
Few people using Kansas fund for problem gamblers
State officials want to raise awareness of a fund that helps people with gambling addictions, which is getting little use.
KU prof: Gay marriage bans had 'ironic outcome'
A University of Kansas researcher says that gay marriage bans may have generated empathy for same-sex couples and their families.
Kansas groups launch education petition drive
Three Kansas organizations have launched a petition drive against Gov. Sam Brownback and legislators over proposals for public education.
Kansas House panel to consider more Congress maps
A Kansas House committee is already considering a half-dozen proposals for redrawing the state's congressional districts, but it's likely to review even more.